4-Part Writing Special Part 1: Camp NaNo Goal/Project
Hello everybody, and welcome to this month's edition of the 4-Part WIP Special! This week I'm going to be talking about my Camp NaNoWriMo goals (Camp has already started! WAHOO!) and I'm pretty darn pumped to be back at this hardcore first drafting game. It's been a while.
(all pics, credit to Pinterest!)
The Questions
What WIP are you working on this Camp NaNo?
Book 3 of the Pentegreen series (again), The Winter's Chill.
What goal did you set for it, and why did you choose that goal?
My goal is 120,000 words! I've already written over 70k of it, so it'll be like a full NaNo without going crazy. The first book in my series is hovering around that point (it's fluctuating a bit as I add and subtract stuff with edits), and the second book will probably be around 120k as well. So that's about the length I want the books in this series to be. *shrugs*
Can you give us a short synopsis of the WIP?
(First off, a brief apology for the fact that this is the book 3 blurb. I do have a blurb for book 2 coming next week! So if you've beta read book 1 and want to know what's happening in book 2, next week I'll share a blurb that will tell you absolutely nothing make you go out to kill me all over again. So. Anyway. Book 3.)
"I hear my army has taken to calling her 'the girl no one can catch...'"
Esma Pentegreen has known loss, but nothing like this. She has felt pain, but never has she been lashed so deeply. Alone but for two companions, she flees deep into the wilderness of Venaria in a desperate attempt to escape the assassins hunting her blood. But winter has spread its talons over the land, and few are prepared for the cruelty of a Venarian winter...
Derek Ternarnthien didn't mean for any of this to happen--but here he is. Desperate to save his nation, his city, and the ones he loves, he makes a choice that throws him right into the wolves' den, where his every move will determine whether he lives or dies.
Lord Dauthang stands poised on the edge of Misue--but the city has never fallen and does not mean to start now.
The players are in position. The board is locked. And this may be the most deadly game of all...
How long have you been working on this WIP?
Too long? I started it in May 2018 and I am SO READY to be done with it at long last. *grimaces*
Where did the idea come from?
I needed time between the events of book two, The General's Children, and book four, The Queen's Heart. And I had to set up a couple of very important conflicts that come into play in book 4--some power-related stuff, some big reveals, some, erm, relationship stuff. *pulls the curtain lower over this story*
Do you think you'll be able to meet your goal? Why or why not?
Oh gosh, I sure hope so xD
Did you make any goals for March (Camp Prep)? Were you able to fulfill those?
My goal was to finish editing book 2! Hopefully that's done by now! But probably not! XD (Edit: it is NOT done. I am a chicken and this ending involves lots of fighting and also death and my villain being the actual worst of the worst and I hate it.) (Edit on the edit: IT IS DONE! aNd It is infinitely long and makes me cry and is probably trash. So.)
Are there any aesthetics/music you'd like to share? Any goals related to these artistic endeavors?
ahh, yes, my favorite part of these posts! Please hold while I spam you with aesthetics that will take up twice the length of the rest of the post.
Hold me in this wild world...'cuz in your warmth I forget how cold it can be ~Bastille
The dreams won't leave me alone.
And she--she's both my dream come true and my worst nightmare.
She destroyed him, and you expect him to forgive her?
Aesthetic of one of my favorite charries
I know everything about you, darling. You've hidden yourself well. Very well. The paint is more effective than even you know. But...it's time to drop the charade. I know who you are.
She had fire in her eyes when she told me they'd never come back
They called us the villains, brother. But no more. Now we rise.
One drop of blood. Worth so much.
Tell me, where did you get that power? My dear girl, you'll be the best assassin this world has ever seen.
Share a snippet from your WIP.
Derek nodded. “You make yourself entirely clear, milady.” Anna's father’s voice shone through very strongly in her most recent words. His belief that she was a Woods skyrocketed back and forth between disbelief and absolute certainty.
He supposed this was why you never tangled too close to a Venarian, and most certainly not to a Woods. And a female Woods...they might as well kill him now.
And here's another one, because I love Derek's POV and I can't pick between the two. xD
Derek swooped Emmy up in his arms.
“Hey!” she protested, but wrapped her arms around his neck and let him hold her.
“Who gave you permission to get so big?” he whispered in her ear.
She gave him a reproachful look. “You’re never around! Maybe if you came home occasionally I wouldn’t seem so big. Because you’d be used to me growing.”
What was it about women these days and their ability to make him instantly feel guilty about everything he did? He eased her down and looked imploringly to his mother for backup.
What's a Bible verse that sums up the theme in your WIP?
"You have taken account of my wanderings, put my tears in your bottle; are they not in your book?" Psalm 56:8
That's it, everyone! Week 1 is complete; I hope you'll check out the other participants' posts. Have a great week and if you're doing Camp, best of luck!
Are you doing Camp NaNo? If so, what's your project; if not, what are you writing right now? Does this book sound cool? (Because I'll be honest, I made it sound WAY more cool than it actually is. Heh). Chat with me in the comments!
That's it, everyone! Week 1 is complete; I hope you'll check out the other participants' posts. Have a great week and if you're doing Camp, best of luck!
Are you doing Camp NaNo? If so, what's your project; if not, what are you writing right now? Does this book sound cool? (Because I'll be honest, I made it sound WAY more cool than it actually is. Heh). Chat with me in the comments!
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ASDFGHJKL RISHATTA’S PLAYLIST AND “I HATE MY DAD” AND AHHHHHH. Oh, yeah, and Derek’s part in the synopsis sounds pretty great too. XD
ReplyDeleteBut I am seriously concerned because “Alone but for two companions” - WHICH ONES????? ACK PEOPLE DIED NOOOOOO
Anyways, great post! XD seriously, though, this series sounds absolutely incredible and I’m sure it will break allll the hearts of the readers.....
Yepppp....*snickers* And yes, my sweet little Derek boy is all grown up at long last <3
Delete*zips lips tightly* YOU CAN KNOW NOTHING JON SNOW.
Thank you! <3 You're too sweet.
Your synopsis is FABULOUS. If it weren't the third book in series I'd want to read it as soon as humanly possible. *whispers* Teach me your ways.
ReplyDeleteAhhhhh, thank you so much! I don't even know how that came out so good--I just sorta wrote it, and then sat back, looked at it, and went "whoa." XD
DeleteYour "edits" on the 7th question (about your progress on the edits) were absolutely hilarious :)
ReplyDeleteThat second snippet though...ouch. Poor Derek....
Wonderful post Faith, and I can't wait to see more!
Catherine <3 (who is finally commenting again after too long of an absence...
Haha, I'm glad! :D
DeleteYeah...he just doesn't get it. xD Poor guy.
Thank you, Catherine! <3
Congrats on 70K!!! That is amazing. This story sounds so good!
ReplyDeleteLove Rish's playlist!
Thank you! <3
DeleteAnd I thought you might ;) XD
ALL THE SNIPPETS AND MUSIC AND AESTHETICS. <333
ReplyDeleteAhh, Derek. <333
<33333 THANK YOU!
DeleteMy sweet boy <3
I've actually been listening to Bastille lately, so it was cool to see some of those on your playlist. :)
ReplyDeleteAlso, the Bible verse!! Love it!!
Bastille has been my JAM lately. xD <3
DeleteThank you!!!!
THERE IS A BOOK THREE!!?? *dies of happiness* *comes back to life bc I want to read this*
ReplyDeleteAAAAAAHHHHHH!!!! I can't even think. Please, I emplore you Faith, don't kill off any of my favorites. They are all too precious!!
RISH. His music. The snippets. <3
YES! There's going to be four books total.
Delete*zips lips* NO SPOILERS FOR YOU, CLARE!
<3 <3
I love the verse you picked! So perfect.
ReplyDeleteAnd Derek's snippets!!! AHHHH!!!! Love him so much.
And I loved the aesthetics!
Basically, I loved everything here. I hope your goals come together for you this month.
Thank you!
Delete<3 I love him too.
Thank you!!!!!
AGH THANKS SO MUCH! You too <3
What can I say??? (Hi, yeah, I'm new.)
ReplyDeleteYour book sounds. Like. Um. AMAZINGTASTIC!!!
I hope you reach ALL your goals this month!
Blessings to you!
~ Lily Cat (Boots) | lilycatscountrygirlconfessions.blogspot.com
Hi! Thanks for reading my post! <3
DeleteTHANK YOU! <3
And thank you again! I hope you do, too!
You're welcome!
DeleteAnd thank YOU!! <3
Blessings and prayers to you! <3
Lily Cat (Boots) | lilycatscountrygirlconfessions.blogspot.com
Okay half of me is like YAAAAYYYY PENTEGREENS LOOK AT ALL THIS AWESOME STUFFFFF.
ReplyDeleteAnd the other half is like WHAT IS SHE DOING TO THESE BBYS STAHP.
So yeah. Normal Pentegreen feels.
Ahem. Anyways. That's so awesome you're doing CampNaNo!!! You are a writing MACHINE. I don't know HOW you get so much done all the time. It blows my mind. o.o
OKAY BUT DAT BLURB. What loss has Esma experienced??? Why is she in so much pain??? AND ALONE???? I'M SCARED. But I am SUUUPER excited to see Derek is a key player in this one. MAH BOY. <3 That blurb is awesome. Just aksdj;lfj;lsjdf.
OH OH. So you finished your work on book 2? AAAAAHHHHH!!!! CONGRATS. *confetti*
These aesthetics are giving me feeeels. Also the SNIPPETS. We get to meet Derek's family??? YESSS.
I DO HOPE CAMP GOES AMAZINGLYYYY!!!! *sends you motivational cookies*
MWAHAHAHAHA LOOK AT ME I AM A FEELS-SHREDDING PERSON AND YOU HAVEN'T EVEN READ THE BOOOOOOOOK
DeleteI don't either! I'm furiously editing on book 1 simultaneously now too and...excuse me while I do of stress and overwork and BLARGH.
THANK YOUUUUU!!!!!!! And I will not tell you any more details than are given in the blurb xD AND YES MY DEREK. <3 Thank you again!!!!!!
YES MA'AM I DID! And more info on that is coming next week! *tries to look inconspicuous* *fails*
Good! I hoped it would! And yessss. His family is one of my favorite things in this book. <3
THANK YOU! *munches the cookies*
WOWWW this actually sounds amazing??? I'm obsessed with the line
ReplyDelete"I hear my army has taken to calling her 'the girl no one can catch...'" SO COOL.
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ACK THANK YOU <3 <3
DeleteYour snippets... AGH, SO AMAZING. Blurb is amazing. Derek is amazing. ALL IS AMAZING. And your aesthetics... are rather painful.
ReplyDeleteTHANK YOU AND THANK YOU AND THANK YOU AND THAAAAAAAAANK YOU! All the thank-you. <3 *cackles evilly * GOOD.
DeleteYou know I'm doing Camp NaNo and what my project is ;P
ReplyDeleteThere were a lot of feels in this post (also, I knew that you liked Rishatta!) those aesthetics are epic. I didn't read the synopsis though... *hides from spoilers* I really need to finish book one *growls* My stinking work has been making me work soooo much and that added to Camp NaNo and I haven't even been able to read anything, least of all the book that I'm going to have to return to the library plus a couple of review books and TO BEST THE BOYS. *breaks down crying over all the books I want to read* Being an adult sucks.
Yerp. xD
DeleteMe? Like Rishatta? Nooooooooo. Thank you! And I did my very best to NOT include spoilers? But that's okay xD Man, that totally stinks *cries* I hope work lightens up soon! Adulting is the WORST.
ACK I LOVE YOUR AESTHETIC. Also, your Spotify playlist is PERFECTION. :D
ReplyDeleteTHANK YOU! And ahhh I'm so glad you think so! <3
DeleteHello, friends! Do make yourselves comfortable and stay for a while--I'd love to chat with you! I simply ask that you keep it clean. :)